ABSTRACT:
The
purpose of this study was to use structural equation modeling to examine the
effects of trait rumination and reflection on stress response and subjective
well-being among Japanese university athletes. One hundred and eighty-two
Japanese university athletes (114 males, 68 females, mean age = 20.15 years)
participated. Trait rumination was positively associated with stress response
and negatively associated with subjective well-being. On the other hand, trait
reflection showed a negative association with stress response and a positive
association with subjective well-being. In order to develop effective
interventions for athletes high in rumination and/or low in reflection, future
research should examine the mechanism that explains the different effects of
rumination and reflection on athlete mental health.